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Momus
Enigmatic, left-field pop from the man rarely known as Justin Currie's cousin.
The Poetry Club, Glasgow
Sat 22 Jun
£6
ListLive
Bust out your best moves guys, cos The List is taking over The Big Smoke with our tiptop monthly nights. ListLive showcases some of the very best up-and-coming and established musical talent from the city and beyond. Prepare yourself for a regular injection of multi-genred artists with a different theme each time.
The Purple Turtle, London NW1
Fri 21 Jun
£5 (includes admission into the club afterwards) / 020 7383 4976
Following on from last time round, our second night offers up music from the Roger Daltrey/Jimmy Page-lauded poprockers Rubylux, 80s synth-poppy Caan and rap/acoustic/spoken word types iAM1. There's also DJ Shoot the Pony until the early hours.
West End Festival
Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane open days.
West End, Glasgow
Sat 22 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 23 Jun
Times & prices vary
Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival
Henderson's celebrates 50 years of their healthy veggie eats. In addition to barbecues, exhibitions, vegetarian speed dining, bonfires and live music, the 50-day fete hosts a couple of fancy dress food parties: 'Back to '63', with 60s inspired food and fashion, and 'Henderson's Goes to Hawaii', with – you guessed it…
Edinburgh: various venues
Sat 22 Jun
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Sun 23 Jun
Times & prices vary / 0131 225 2131
Here And Now: 80s Extravaganza
As part of Falkirk FC's 'Rock the Stadium' weekend comes this throwback concert featuring a massive line-up of 80s groups. The night includes Altered Images, the Real Thing, Curiosity Killed The Cat, Five Star, Paul Young, Midge Ure, T’Pau, and Toyah.
The Falkirk Stadium
Sat 22 Jun
£35–£45 / 01324 618740
Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
Forget the many Jersey Boys tribute shows and revel in the real falsetto as Frankie Valli returns to Scotland for the first time in over 30 years to perform classic hits from 'Walk Like a Man' to 'Beggin''.
LG Arena, Birmingham
Sun 23 Jun
Cancelled / 0844 338 8000
Please note this date has been postponed.
- 19:30
Whitehaven Festival
A three day festival in the harbour of Whitehaven featuring live music from McFly, Bruce Foxton and Bay City Rollers, as well as street theatre, air shows, visiting ships, markets, celebrity chefs and fireworks – surely something for everyone.
Whitehaven Harbour
Sat 22 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 23 Jun
Times & prices vary
The Insider Festival
A small and intimate contender on the Scottish music festival scene. Set in the gardens and woodlands of Inshriach House by Aviemore, it brings together 300 Scottish musicians to offer something special to its 1000 guests.
Inshriach House, Aviemore
Sat 22 Jun
Times vary / £70–£100 / 07724 617487
Sun 23 Jun
Times vary / £70–£100 / 07724 617487
Nile Rodgers with Jean Pierre Muller
Master guitarist/producer/songwriter Nile Rodgers has brought the funk to collaborators as diverse as Sister Sledge and Daft Punk. Tonight’s show is a special collaboration between Rodgers and Belgian artist Jean Pierre Muller for 'Indigo Night', a music and art project that brings to life the musical and cultural history…
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Sat 22 Jun
£30 (£25) / 0845 874 3001
- 20:00
Inverness Provincial Mod
Traditional song, poetry and storytelling competitions, plus an evening ceilidh.
Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Sat 22 Jun
£2 / 01463 234234
- 09:00
West End Festival All Dayer
Headliners the Twilight Sad are joined by Fatherson, Meursault, BMX Bandits, Washingtom Irving, Conquering Animal Sound and others, playing across three stages.
Òran Mór, Glasgow
Sun 23 Jun
£15 early bird tickets; £18 in advance; £20 on the door / 0141 357 6200
Part of West End Festival.
Peebles Beltane Festival
Local legend, history and tradition combine for this annual festival celebrating summer. Services, discos and concerts are topped off with a Crowning Ceremony and Grand Procession to mark the beginning of summer.
Peebles, Peebleshire
Sat 22 Jun
Times vary / Free
The Royal Highland Show
Part agricultural show, part food festival, part family fun day out, with everything from motor, equine and craft programmes to food and drink and children's activities.
Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Sat 22 Jun
Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200
Sun 23 Jun
Times vary / £22 early bird; £25 on the gate (£18 early bird; £20 on the gate; Under 15s free) / 0131 335 6200
The House of Annie Lennox
Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Sat 22 Jun
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 23 Jun
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Bad Manners
Buster Bloodvessel and co persist with the comedy ska.
The Ferry, Glasgow
Sat 22 Jun
£22 in advance; £24 on door / 01698 360085
Support from Esperanza and The Amphetameanies.
- 20:00
Glasgow Psych Fest
Psych rocking over three days and two venues with Hidden Masters, Delta Mainline, Dead Rabbit, Dead Temple, His Name Is Codeine, Halfrican, Purple Heart Parade, Little Brain Attack, The Cherry Wave, The Underground Youth, The Beatroots, Big Hogg, Curiosity Shop, The Early Morning Satellites, The New Fabian Society, Lost…
Various venues: Glasgow
Sat 22 Jun
Times & prices vary
Sun 23 Jun
Times & prices vary
Joe Longthorne
With three decades of experience under his belt, Longthorne, who hails from the days of 'Live at the Palladium', performs from his vast back catalogue. He's known for his uncanny impersonations of Shirley Bassey, who apparently claims 'Joe can do me better than I can do myself'.
The Castle, Wellingborough
Sun 23 Jun
£20 / 01933 270007
- 19:30
Moxters Of Rock
A weekend of 15 rock cover bands ranging from Greendate to Mentallica to Led Into Zeppelin.
The Victoria Bikers Pub, Coalville
Sat 22 Jun
£30 weekend; £10; £30 weekend; £25 / 01530 814718
- 12:00
Blondie, Lightning Seeds
Debbie Harry's new wave, punk and pop-rock combo, noted for hits including The Tide Is High, Hanging On The Telephone and Heart Of Glass.
Bedgebury National Pinetum And Forest, Cranbrook
Sat 22 Jun
£36 / 01842 814612
- 19:30
Hugh Laurie
The celebrated film and TV actor takes his blues band out on tour and showcases his piano-playing skills with cohorts the Copper Bottom Band.
The Edinburgh Playhouse
Sat 22 Jun
£33.50–£36 / 0844 871 3014
The Sage Gateshead
Sun 23 Jun
£32.50–£35 / 0191 443 4661
- 19:30
The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous
The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.
Manchester United Museum & Tour Centre
Sat 22 Jun
Sun 23 Jun
Opera North: Siegfried
- Directed by: Richard Farnes (cond)
- Written by: Wagner
A performance of Wagner's epic opera, the third in his Ring Cycle. Richard Farnes conducts.
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
Sat 22 Jun
£9.50–£50 ( £9.50–£47.50) / 0121 780 3333
- 16:30
Cliff Richard: Midsummer Nights - Still Reelin' & A-Rockin Tour
The veteran, chart-topping singer and actor, born Harry Webb, known for the hits Living Doll, Summer Holiday, Devil Woman and The Young Ones, performs rock'n'roll, pop and gospel.
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey
Sat 22 Jun
£60–£70 / 0844 482 7777
- 21:00
Sun 23 Jun
£60–£70 / 0844 482 7777
- 21:00
The Dynaglides
Nine-piece band playing the sounds of the 50s and 60s.
The Admiral, Glasgow
Sat 22 Jun
£4 / 0141 221 7705
- 20:00 – 22:00
The ELO Experience: ELO Tribute
The era-spanning tunes of Jeff Lynne and co get the tribute treatment.
The Brindley, Runcorn
Sat 22 Jun
£18 / 0151 907 8360
- 19:30







